[TexasPatriot8]

Yeah, I think I'm coming from the same spot as you. Most criminals just don't have morals or scruples, but this guy really stepped up. And like you said, I can see some minimum time, a year or two in a minimum security place, soft time, and then rehab, years in probation, and help him getting a job and give him every reason to keep his nose clean. And if he breaks the law again, it's life for him, no ifs ands or buts.

I feel conflicted though because this is the first time I've ever felt led to suggest leniency for a definite criminal that did do the crime. But I keep thinking of that girl that would STILL be being molested if not for him, and beyond that, there WOULD BE OTHER KIDS that that scum bag would molest after or during that little girl. Might be others that he was molesting at the same time that weren't pictured with the pictures of that girl. And statistically, there were likely others before that girl. Certainly would be more after her IF he hadn't been caught thanks to Hahn. That just makes a BIG difference in my mind. This is the only time I've ever felt a slap on the wrist was appropriate, but woe be to him if he blows this chance after being cut a BIG BREAK, and I was the Judge or DA. ;|

[BruceysMom]

I totally agree with you. If he had committed a crime of violence against a person I would feel differently. He needs rehab and no slack if he re-offends. But what an altruistic act for someone in his position. He had no reason to think he had anything to gain, and since he got the pic from a burglary he had plenty to lose.

[Charlespg]

give him a conditional pardon